CONDO-VIRUS (EPISODE 13) - " How do your condo fees compare?" - Gowling WLG
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CRISIS PREVENTION CELL Speakers Firm Sean Cornish (Manager) Apollo Property Management Katherine Gow (Manager) ACMO Rod Escayola (Lawyer) Gowling WLG Denise Lash (Lawyer) CAI / Lash Condo Law Graeme MacPherson (Lawyer) Gowling WLG David Plotkin (Lawyer) Gowling WLG Jason Reid (Fire & Emergency Management) Lash Condo Law Justin Tudor (Engineer) Keller Engineering 2 CondoAdviser.ca
AGENDA Topic Speaker Reopening Ontario Graeme / David Live Q & A All Condo Fee Survey: How do you compare Rod Recurring Questions Next Webinar: Wednesday June 17 @ 5 pm 3 CondoAdviser.ca
REOPENING ONTARIO • As of Friday June 12, 2020, the social limit increases from 5 to 10 across Ontario • Most Ontario regions moving to Stage 2 of the Province’s reopening (not Toronto) • The “Stage 2 Regions” are now able to open more businesses and services including: 1. Outdoor dining at restaurants and bars 2. Malls (under certain restrictions); and 3. SWIMMING POOLS • Gyms remain closed at this time Toronto.ctvnews.ca CondoAdviser.ca
Gyms & Fitness Rooms in Condominiums Recent References Current Recommendation / Status: Remain Closed Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning FITNESS ROOMS Good Life Fitness in Toronto – Reopening Plans; Blog TO; May 28, 2020 (JASON) Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the gym. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) response procedure re: notification requirements. The gym will be one of the toughest spaces to reopen, Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or experts say Public Health notifies Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, Global News; May 20 , 2020 and details of how you will respond as an organization. Here’s how Gyms in Ontario are preparing to reopen; Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve within small spaces - with floor guides serving as Blog TO, May 21, 2020 reminders. Where practical, install plexi-glass barriers or alternatives. Consider procedural considerations such as “Shoes must be worn be worn in all areas.” Manitoba’s gyms, community centres among businesses Consider distancing equipment at least 6 feet apart with greater distancing for treadmills and other reopening Restaurants, pools, and seniors centres also aerobic fitness equipment where Respiratory rate increases. Remove equipment if required. included Consider setting up in an “x” format to maximize space. Reminetwork - June 01, 2020 Saskatchewan’s reopening plan Phase III; Gyms and fitness Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both centres can open their doors. CTV News - May 22, 2020 employees and residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and safety precautions. Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after exercise at each location/station/piece of equipment. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance and exit doors. Consider cleaning resources required - For example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x Every four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning session) Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning. CondoAdviser.ca
Pools & Hot Tubs in Condominiums FITNESS ROOMS Recent References Current Recommendation / Status: Remain Closed Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning (JASON) Ottawa; City working on Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning reopening swimming pools in schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the amenity. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) Stage 2 June 09, 2020 response procedure re: notification requirements.) Niagara Falls to open pools July Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies 1, pending green light from Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as province June 02, 2020 an organization. Is it safe to swim in a pool during Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve – Consider markers as reminders. Consider procedural considerations in the COVID-19 pandemic? your risk assessment such as “Shoes must be worn be worn in all areas.” June 08, 2020 Part of Ontario given the green Consider removing unnecessary touch points within the amenities to reduce exposure and cleaning requirements. light to reopen patios, beaches and parks on Friday Public pool operators across the city Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both employees and say they are still trying to figure out residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and safety precautions. how to reopen swimming facilities now that the provincial guidelines Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after use. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance allow the reopening of pools and and exit doors. Consider cleaning resources required - For example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x splash pads Every four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning session) June 09, 2020 Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning. CondoAdviser.ca
Hobby Rooms Recent References Current Recommendation / Status: Closed FITNESS ROOMS Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning (JASON) Hotels, motels, other shared rental Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning accommodation including student schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the room. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) residences are now on essential response procedure re: notification requirements. service list; Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health Ontario.ca notifies Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as an organization. Social distancing at 6ft radius difficult to achieve within small spaces - with floor guides serving as reminders. Where practical, install plexi-glass barriers or alternatives. Consider procedural considerations such as “Shoes must be worn be worn in all areas.” Consider distancing equipment at least 6 feet apart. Remove equipment if required. Consider setting up in an “x” format to maximize space. Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity for both employees and residents. Installation of physical signage to remind residents of new amenity rules and safety precautions. Provide materials for residents to wipe/disinfect equipment before and after exercise at each location/station/piece of equipment. Provide hand sanitizer at the entrance and exit doors. Consider cleaning resources required - For example Only - Average of15 minutes each cleaning time x Every four hours. (and the PPE required for each cleaning session) Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning. CondoAdviser.ca
Guest Suits Recent References Current Recommendation / Status: Closed FITNESS ROOMS Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning (JASON) Hotels, motels, other shared Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning schedules rental accommodation including and controlled tracking of who has used the suite. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) response procedure re: student residences are now on notification requirements. essential service list; Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies Condo Ontario.ca Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as an organization. A guest room rotation plan that allows enough time for proper air circulation after guests check out. Consider cleaning of requirements of difficult touch points – furniture, arm rests, pillows. Removal of most unnecessary touch points like books, pens, paper, etc. Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity. Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning. Cleaners must wear masks and gloves while cleaning room and washing hands and changing gloves between each room. Cleaners need to be trained on cleaning (and what to clean first, second, etc to minimize cross contamination) and ensure “waiting times” for disinfectants to effectively kill COVID 19. CondoAdviser.ca
Theatre Room Recent References Current Recommendation / Status: Closed FITNESS ROOMS Considerations for the plan to reopen: Start Planning (JASON) Hotels, motels, other shared rental Initiate contactless booking / scheduling of amenity allowing for both controlled access / egress, controlled cleaning accommodation including student schedules and controlled tracking of who has used the suite. (Information required for your incident (outbreak) response residences are now on essential procedure re: notification requirements. service list; Ontario.ca Develop incident / outbreak response procedure in the event resident / employee tests positive, or Public Health notifies Condo Corp. Procedure needs to consider cleaning, notification, communication, and details of how you will respond as an organization. A rotation plan that allows enough time for proper air circulation after guests check out. Consider cleaning of requirements of difficult touch points – furniture, arm rests, pillows. Removal of most unnecessary touch points like books, pens, paper, etc. Creation of new rules and procedures for scheduling, entry, use and leaving the amenity. Ensure disinfection protocols follow product instructions for application and contact time. –Promote these practices to members – make this visible. Ensure checklists / audits are used to periodically evaluate cleaning. Cleaners must wear masks and gloves while cleaning room and washing hands and changing gloves between each room. Cleaners need to be trained on cleaning (and what to clean first, second, etc to minimize cross contamination) and ensure “waiting times” for disinfectants to effectively kill COVID 19. Conisder PPE availability and and additional requirements. CondoAdviser.ca
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NEXT WEBINAR • Next tentative webinar : Wednesday, June 17 @ 5pm • Info will posted on CondoAdviser.ca • You will need to register again. 11 CondoAdviser.ca
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SEE YOU NEXT WEEK ! Wednesday, JUNE 17 at 5PM LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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ROD ESCAYOLA KATHERINE GOW Gowling WLG ACMO kgow@Crossbridgecs.com Rod.escayola@gowlingwlg.com +1 416 510-8700 +1 416 862-5787 ext. 58684 @KGowCondo @EscayoLaw GRAEME MACPHERSON DAVID PLOTKIN Gowling WLG Gowling WLG Graeme.Macpherson@gowlingWLG.com David.plotkin@gowlingWLG.com +1 416 862-5787 ext. 50051 +1 416 862-5787 ext. 50238 @GraemeMacphers4 gowlingwlg.com Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at gowlingwlg.com/legal
DENISE LASH JASON REID Lash Condo Law National Life Safety Group Rod.escayola@gowlingwlg.com dlash@lashcondolaw.com +1 416-770-8005 +1 416 214-4130 @LashCondoLaw JOSH MILGROM SEAN CORNISH Lash Condo Law Apollo Management Property jmilgrom@lashcondolaw.com sean@apollomgt.com +1 416-214-4133 613-225-7969 ext. 260 gowlingwlg.com Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at gowlingwlg.com/legal
JUSTIN TUDOR Keller Engineers jtudor@kellerengineering.com +1 613-224-1594 gowlingwlg.com Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is a member of Gowling WLG, an international law firm which consists of independent and autonomous entities providing services around the world. Our structure is explained in more detail at gowlingwlg.com/legal
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